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Hotel The Place

3.5 star property
Travelers find their perfect balance at this oceanfront haven where horseback riding adventures and poolside relaxation create an ideal vacation rhythm

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Hotel The Place offers an oceanside retreat with breakfast, a poolside bar, horseback trail rides, and a garden. Enjoy the library, dry cleaning, and multilingual staff. Guests praise the welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Cóbano, Hotel The Place is near the beach. Jungle Butterfly Farm is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and ziplining nearby. Visit our Santa Teresa travel guide
Map
400 meters South of Hotel Frank's Place, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach
    Carmen Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aerial View of malpais and santa Teresa in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Ricaa.
    Santa Teresa Beach
    6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Montezuma Beach
    Montezuma Beach
    36 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Cocal Beach
    18 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hermosa Beach
    25 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kooks Smokehouse and Bar
    17 min walk
  • Pronto Piccola Italia
    16 min walk
  • El Carmen
    6 min walk
  • Somos Cafe
    20 min walk
  • The Roastery
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel The Place

Hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
Free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel The Place. Adventurous travellers may like the horse riding at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2000

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 September and 01 November.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CRC 100000 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 60 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Place Mal Pais
Place Mal Pais
Surf The Place Hotel
Hotel The Place Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Hotel Place Santa Teresa
Place Santa Teresa
Hotel Place Cobano
Place Cobano
Hotel The Place Hotel
Hotel The Place Cóbano
Hotel The Place Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel The Place have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel The Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel The Place?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel The Place?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel The Place?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel The Place provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of CRC 60 per person applies.

Where is Hotel The Place located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Carmen Beach, Playa Mal País and Santa Teresa Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel The Place Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware there is no TV

The staff were great, breakfast was tasty. There was no TV in the room because the owner does not agree. There was not clear during reservation
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well-maintained hotel with great breakfast.

Clean, close enough to walk to town and beach, but far enough away to be quiet and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ett bra och personligt boende med hög kvalitet

Ett mycket trevligt och personligt hotell på lagom avstånd till det mesta. Härligt poolområde, rummet är ett eget hus med individuell inredning och personalen är mycket servicevänlig, trevlig och engagerad. Rätt miljö för en avkopplande semester vid det fantastiska strandområdet kring Santa Teresa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bungalow with a super cool pool

Wonderful small hotel just 3 minutes outside of the town of Santa Teresa. My husband, my 10 year old son and I really appreciated being able to return to this quiet, lush, comfortable spot after a full day in town / at the beach / exploring the area. It is super convenient and has the best pool with great ambient music and cabanas with long curtains. Its not a resort-sized pool; more like the best backyard pool that you could imagine, surrounded by tropical beauty. Individual bungalows provide great privacy. Mattresses are firm with good pillows. Breakfasts are very good too. If the room had a small dresser to help us stay organized, it would be perfect. Other spots have direct beach access or ocean views. If that is not critical feature, this place is a dream.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely setting close to town and the beach

Spent 5 days at this lovely quiet hotel. Staff was fantastic and very helpful.Very relaxing setting. Pool was a perfect size. Felt very safe. The breakfasts were amazing and delicious. No view of the ocean but no incline from the road. They can arrange fantastic excursions. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach across street, close to shopping and food

We stayed about a week. Nice pool, good breakfast, helpful management and staff. would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

SW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Unterkunft

Die Unterkunft befindet sich in Strandnähe und wird tip top in Schuss gehalten. Überaus freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Üppiges, gutes Frühstück. Es gab nichts zu meckern.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe endroit!

Nous avons adoré l'hôtel mais pas la plage de Santa Teresa, beaucoup trop de gens et plutôt sale. Favoriser la Playa Hermosa à 15 min en voiture. Par contre les restaurants de Santa Teresa étaient excellents.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wunderschönes Hotel

Ein wunderschönes Hotel. Wir hatten nur eine Nacht gebucht, blieben dann aber 3. Sehr sauber und schönes Bungalow. Das Personal super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Restaurants liegen gut zu Fuss in der Nähe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful hotel close to the beach

Quiet, peaceful hotel close to town and the beach. Wonderful management and staff, very helpful learning about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

A really outstanding breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente!!! Muy buena gente!! Tuvimos un problema la primera noche y nos ayudaron muy amablemente a solucionarlo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place and amazing people

We had a great time at The Place. Everyone there went out of the way to make our stay comfortable and helped with all our day trips and offered recommendations. The pool and courtyard were great after a day in the sun. We'd definitely go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jewellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We Found Our Bliss!

What a fantastic gem! Perfect location, beautiful rooms, absolutely WONDERFUL staff...it honestly could not be more perfect. My husband and I have been coming to the Nicoya Peninsula for years, and this is the first place we've stayed that brings together each detail we love about Costa Rica and this area. Bliss!
Verified

8/10 Good

MONTSERRAT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Limpuo y comodo. Acogedor

El lugar muy acogedor. El trato de la administradora exc.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little Paradise

What can I say apart that this is a great and lovely hotel. We had a perfect stay. The bungalows are absolutely charming; as is the hotel. The swimming pool and the garden are a little paradise and everything is clean and well maintained. You can even enjoy local product for shower. In addition the staff as well as the owner are very kind and always helpful. There is a large choice of breakfast. I highly recommend you to stay here; the place is quite and really peacefull and totally worth the moderate price; and to enjoy a cocktail by the pool. Thanks again to the staff for such nice welcome !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, beautifully designed, staff very helpful. Loved the pool and ambiance.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Anlage wunderschön, Essen sehr gut, angestelltes Personal sehr freundlich, management leider etwas arrogant, Gesamt: wunderbar!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to town and beach

Very good, but up for sale. Might be different in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean and good breakfast

The room was very clean, nicely decorated and the included breakfast was good. The room was small and the shower leaked.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Diferentes bungalows muy originales.

El hotel está estructurado en varios bungalows, muy originales. También tiene un ambiente muy relajante y el personal es muy solícito y simpático. Cuando estuvimos alojados allí estaban a punto de hacer remodelaciones. Supongo que por eso no había armaritos en el bungalow, que echamos en falta. No tienen TV.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noemie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

Staff is incredible always happy and helpful, hotel is so cute and cozy if you're going to stay in this area I definitely recommend this hotel
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for what we needed

This was our first trip to Costa Rica, and our plan was to see as much of the area as possible! This hotel was perfect for that. The room was simple and had no TV, which we actually enjoyed not having. I'm petty certain our bed was two twin beds pushed together, because you could feel the seam, but it didn't hinder our sleep, we just laughed about it. The bathroom was clean and simple. The continental breakfast was also simple, but delicious. We ate it most days to save money. Each day we woke up, ate, and then left for the day only coming back to change to go back out for dinner. We did lounge by the pool a few times for an hour or so, just to recharge. The pool was small, but perfect for us to lounge beside. The ocean is a short walk away so the pool wasn't a big draw for us in the first place when booking. The staff were great, they greeted us each time we came and went, asking how our day was going. It was the perfect little oasis during our very busy time in Costa Rica :)
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Impolite staff and poor breakfast

We paid for breakfast, and upon arrival it was confirmed that we would be served "continental breakfast". This consisted of one hot drink, dry bread and one glass of juice. Any other orders (eggs, yoghurt, etc.) was charged extra. We said to the staff that this didn't quite meet our expectations to "inluded continental breakfast", but their response was impolite, with rolling of eyes and no understanding. Unpleasant experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente propuesta, con trato cordial y agradable

Excelente propuesta, con trato cordial y destacada estetica